Phase VI · Engineering Design Studio · Week 6–8
Slope Stability and Excavation Studio
Analyze slope stability, temporary excavation support, dewatering and construction safety requirements.
OSHA 1926 Subpart P
NAVFAC DM-7
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Add a slope / excavation to record its inputs, capacity and governing check.
Learning objectives
- Compute factor of safety
- Design excavation support
- Plan dewatering
Engineering judgment
- Factor of safety below 1.3 is not a design.
- Rapid drawdown and seismic cases differ.
Governing standards
NAVFAC DM-7
Soil Mechanics and Foundations
Bearing capacity, earth pressure, slope stability
DM-7.01DM-7.02
Recommended next step
Roadway Geometric Design Studio
Design horizontal and vertical alignment: sight distance, curves, superelevation, cross-section and earthwork.
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